Send up
verb
To make fun of by imitating, often in an exaggerated way for comedic effect.
Tom loves to send up his biology teacher's accent.
Often appears as...
- send up someone
- send up idea
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To send something or someone to higher level or position.
The principal had to send up the request to the school board.
Often appears as...
- send up request
- send up report
verb
To cause something to go upward, like a missile or spacecraft.
The space agency is preparing to send up another satellite next week.
Often appears as...
- send up rocket
- send up satellite
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make fun of by imitating, often in an exaggerated way for comedic effect.
Tom loves to send up his biology teacher's accent.
Often appears as...
- send up someone
- send up idea
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To send something or someone to higher level or position.
The principal had to send up the request to the school board.
Often appears as...
- send up request
- send up report
verb
To cause something to go upward, like a missile or spacecraft.
The space agency is preparing to send up another satellite next week.
Often appears as...
- send up rocket
- send up satellite
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Usage
Used in a light-hearted, humorous context, where you're poking fun but not hurting feelings.
The comedian's act was a hilarious send up of politicians.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
The imitation involves exaggeration and is not a direct copy of the subject being mocked.
His send up of the rock star's stage antics had everyone rolling with laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Mean
While it mocks, 'send up' doesn't necessarily mean to be mean-spirited or offensive.
She likes to send up horror movie clichés in her stories without being nasty.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Usage
Used in a light-hearted, humorous context, where you're poking fun but not hurting feelings.
The comedian's act was a hilarious send up of politicians.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
The imitation involves exaggeration and is not a direct copy of the subject being mocked.
His send up of the rock star's stage antics had everyone rolling with laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Mean
While it mocks, 'send up' doesn't necessarily mean to be mean-spirited or offensive.
She likes to send up horror movie clichés in her stories without being nasty.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Usage
Used in a light-hearted, humorous context, where you're poking fun but not hurting feelings.
The comedian's act was a hilarious send up of politicians.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
The imitation involves exaggeration and is not a direct copy of the subject being mocked.
His send up of the rock star's stage antics had everyone rolling with laughter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Mean
While it mocks, 'send up' doesn't necessarily mean to be mean-spirited or offensive.
She likes to send up horror movie clichés in her stories without being nasty.
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